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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Before and After," what does Lance say causes him to become a different person in one afternoon?
(a) Cancer diagnosis.
(b) Meeting Kik.
(c) Losing a race.
(d) Being abandoned by his coach.

2. Where in Texas does Lance spend his teen and preteen years?
(a) El Paso.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Plano.
(d) Austin.

3. What does Lance's coach point out whenever he wants to quit racing?
(a) He can't break his contract.
(b) If he quits, the cycling world will never take him back.
(c) Everybody feels that way now and then.
(d) He'll probably learn more through his defeats than his victories.

4. What treatment plan does Lance opt for?
(a) San Diego plan.
(b) Dallas plan.
(c) Houston plan.
(d) Indianapolis plan.

5. The triathlons that Lance does extremely well in combines which three sports?
(a) Swimming, running, cycling.
(b) Cycling, skating, soccer.
(c) Cycling, running, skating.
(d) Swimming, diving, gymnastics.

6. Lance Armstrong is perhaps best known for his victories at the:
(a) Tour de France.
(b) Winter Olympics.
(c) IFMAR World Championship.
(d) World Cup.

7. Who is Dr. Steven Wolf?
(a) A psychiatrist and cancer survivor.
(b) An oncologist and cycling fan.
(c) An alternative health practitioner.
(d) A cycling coach and sports doctor.

8. Lance notes that in addition to being rough and dangerous, training for cycling races require:
(a) Fierceness.
(b) Courage and creativity.
(c) Patience and persistence.
(d) Trickery.

9. Why does one of Lance's competitors intentionally finish a race in fourth place even though he is easily in second place?
(a) He wants his friends to take second and third places.
(b) He loses his confidence when Lance passes him by.
(c) He wants to make sure Lance finishes in second place.
(d) He doesn't want to stand next to Lance on the winner's podium.

10. At one point, Lance is a member of two different racing teams. One is the U.S. National Team under the leadership of:
(a) James Hoyt.
(b) Chris Carmichael.
(c) James Anderson.
(d) Chris Kristofferson.

11. Why does Lance hold a press conference near the start of his cancer treatments?
(a) To let the world know he has cancer and won't be racing.
(b) Too many false rumors have been flying around.
(c) To assure the world he is fine and will race as planned.
(d) His cycling contract mandates that he do this.

12. When Lance runs a red light on his bike, is hit by a car, and is treated at the hospital, what do doctors say?
(a) Someone should take away his bike.
(b) He must stop training so aggressively.
(c) He won't be able to race in the upcoming triathlon.
(d) He needs five days of bed rest.

13. Why does Lance "talk" to cancer?
(a) The medicines are making him delirious.
(b) He's going crazy.
(c) To defeat it.
(d) His psychiatrist recommends he do this.

14. How does Lance regard his stepfather, Terry Armstrong?
(a) Appreciates him.
(b) They're very close.
(c) Dislikes him.
(d) Misses him.

15. How does Lance feel about treatment options proposed in Indianapolis?
(a) They are the same as other options.
(b) They are more optimistic.
(c) They make no sense.
(d) They are far worse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How serious is Lance's cancer?

2. What is Lance's primary concern when he first learns he has cancer?

3. Who is Jim Hoyt?

4. Why does Lance call Dr. Steven Wolf after talking with a Houston doctor about a proposed treatment plan?

5. How old is Lance when he gets his first bike?

(see the answer keys)

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